The Heartless Man’s Sons / Mór Jókai / Softcover 

A kőszívű ember fiai / Jókai Mór

UPC: N/A 

ISBN: 9789632763132 / 978-9632763132 

MPN: N/A 

Brand Name: Osiris Kiadó

Overview

A kőszívű ember fiai (The Heartless Man’s Sons) is Mór Jókai’s sweeping historical novel about patriotism, moral courage, and the Hungarian War of Independence of 1848–49. The work interlaces family drama and national tragedy, following the fates of the Baradlay brothers as they struggle against tyranny and their late father’s cold-hearted will. Combining romantic idealism with sharp political insight, Jókai paints an unforgettable panorama of heroism, betrayal, and redemption during one of Hungary’s defining epochs.

Product Features

• Format: Softcover / Kartonált
• Pages: 576 pages / 576 oldal
• Language: Hungarian / Magyar
• Dimensions: 14 × 20 cm
• Genre: Historical novel, national classic / Történelmi regény, nemzeti klasszikus
• Publication Year: 2018
• Publisher: Osiris Kiadó
• Edition Place: Budapest

Content Highlights

• Set against the backdrop of the 1848–49 Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence.
• Centers on the Baradlay family — three sons, each fighting tyranny in his own way, beneath the moral shadow of their stern father’s will.
• Richly depicts the social, emotional, and political atmosphere of 19th-century Hungary, from reform to repression.
• Blends romantic patriotism with psychological depth and national moral reflection.
• Features memorable portraits: the devoted mother, the courageous young woman, and the self-sacrificing hero.
• A timeless reflection on duty, freedom, and moral renewal — essential to Hungary’s cultural identity.

Literary Context

First published in 1869, A kőszívű ember fiai established Jókai as the voice of post-revolutionary Hungary. Writing under the oppression that followed the failed uprising, he used fiction to console, inspire, and awaken national spirit. The novel’s combination of vivid characters and political allegory made it a touchstone for generations, representing the moral victory of faith and perseverance over despair.

Author Biography

Mór Jókai (1825–1904) – Prolific Hungarian novelist, journalist, and politician. Known as “the great Hungarian storyteller”, Jókai was a key figure of the 1848 Revolution and a lifelong advocate for liberty and cultural renewal. His richly imaginative novels helped shape Hungarian identity and literature through romantic idealism and historical consciousness.

Series

Series: Osiris Diákkönyvtár / Hungarian Literary Classics

Publishers

• Publisher: Osiris Kiadó
• Publication Year: 2018
• Edition Place: Budapest

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